As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Solicitor in Illinois is $88,208, equivalent to $42 per hour, $1,696 weekly, or $7,351 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Solicitor in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Solicitor in Illinois vary widely, spanning from $68,111 to $104,887. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($77,689) and 75th percentile ($96,939), while top earners (90th percentile) make $104,887 per year. This $19,250 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Commitment or Estate Planning, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Illinois Solicitor often earn 1.9% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 46 companies. However, Illinois currently ranks 14 nationwide for Solicitor job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Solicitor Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Solicitor Salary $68,111 IL August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Solicitor Salary $77,689 IL August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Solicitor Salary $88,208 IL August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Solicitor Salary $96,939 IL August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Solicitor Salary $104,887 IL August 01, 2026
25% $77,689 10% $68,111 90% $104,887 75% $96,939 $88,208 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Solicitor ?

A solicitor is a legal practitioner who traditionally deals with most of the legal matters in some jurisdictions. A person must have legally-defined qualifications, which vary from one jurisdiction to another, to be described as a solicitor and enabled to practise there as such. For example, in England and Wales a solicitor is admitted to practise under the provisions of the Solicitors Act 1974. With some exceptions, practising solicitors must possess a practising certificate. There are many more solicitors than barristers in England; they undertake the general aspects of giving legal advice a...

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Location Cicero, IL Avg. Salary $94,283 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Mount Prospect, IL Avg. Salary $92,992 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Abingdon, IL Avg. Salary $85,930 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Adair, IL Avg. Salary $85,721 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Addieville, IL Avg. Salary $87,006 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Addison, IL Avg. Salary $93,150 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Akin, IL Avg. Salary $85,662 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Albany, IL Avg. Salary $85,836 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Albers, IL Avg. Salary $87,123 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Albion, IL Avg. Salary $85,294 Date Updated August 01, 2026
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